Meet Markel

The Markel Style: See how our values motivate our people, drive our operations, and lead to impressive results for our clients.

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In the spotlight

2017 Annual report now available

"We define a great company as one that serves its customers, associates, and shareholders, consistently and dependably over time. As we do so we grow in every dimension."

—2017 letter to shareholders

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News

Mar
27 Markel hires head of global cyber liability

Mar
13 Markel appoints Julia Chu as Chief Global Ceded Reinsurance Officer

Feb
21 Markel names Patrick Moylan Managing Director, Medical Product Line

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Investor relations

Visit our investor relations page to find the current quote, quarterly reports, filing information, and more.

2017 year-end results are now available.

View the press release.

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Take charge of your career.

We are always seeking top talent. If you are motivated, goal-oriented, and desire to build your future with a leader in the insurance industry, consider career opportunities with Markel.

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Markel in the news

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$667 million

Comprehensive income to Markel shareholders in 2016 was over $667 million.
Around the world

Markel has 70 offices in 21 countries.
Specialty insurance

Our main operations are specialty insurance, which provides coverage for hard-to-place risks that generally do not fit in the underwriting criteria of standard insurance carriers.
Our focus is long-term

“What matters to Markel is to build an enduring institution.”  - Richie Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Winning with permanent capital

Markel Ventures owns and operates a family of companies outside the insurance industry, employing over 7,000 people across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
Forever and right now

“We think about your company in two distinct yet completely connected time horizons, namely, forever and right now.” - 2016 letter to shareholders